Overview
Enterprise AI coding assistant with deep codebase context; Amp is the spinout agent product. Cody uses Sourcegraph code search for codebase context. Amp is the standalone frontier coding agent (smart/rush/deep modes).
What you get
AI-driven code generation from prompts and selections. Sourcegraph Cody also brings a VS Code extension that drops into your existing setup, first-class JetBrains support across IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm and Rider, and enterprise controls including SSO, audit logs, and policy. Tools in this category typically combine inline autocomplete, codebase-aware chat, and increasingly agentic capabilities, the assistant can plan multi-file edits, run tests, and iterate until the change goes green. Expect deep IDE integration (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim), support for multiple frontier models, and the ability to bring in repository context, tickets, and docs.
Where it fits in your stack
Most teams adopt them as an editor-resident layer alongside existing CI, linting, and review processes, not as a replacement for engineering judgement. The right pick depends on how much of your code is private, how much agency you want the AI to have by default, and how the tool handles secrets and telemetry.
Who it’s for
Sourcegraph Cody is aimed primarily at larger organizations with compliance requirements. When evaluating, focus on the model lineup, latency on real codebases, how the agent behaves when it doesn’t know something, the quality of inline diff review, and whether the pricing model scales as your team grows.
Pricing & licensing
Available as a free tier with paid plans for higher usage and team features, enterprise plans with SSO, audit logs, and dedicated support, self-hosted or on-premise deployment for teams that require full data control. Pricing changes regularly, so check Sourcegraph Cody’s site for the current plans, free-tier limits, and any recent additions before you commit.